This too is painful. Give yourself time and space to grieve. Allow yourself to feel the pain, experience it, and acknowledge it. Let your sorrow be whatever it is. It can be frightening to sit with your grief, but your presence is far deeper and stronger than your pain.
This too is purposeful. Your suffering is not in vain. Your sorrow is not meaningless. Deep pain can lead to deep peace. Grief can open your heart to new compassion, solidarity, empathy, and love. Suffering is an ancient, well-trodden path to awakening.
This too shall pass. It’s not forever. It’s just for now. Everything that has a beginning has an ending, including this. All things are passing, fleeting, impermanent, and this moment is no exception. When you know that nothing lasts forever, you’re free to be here now.
This too is painful. This too is purposeful. This too shall pass.
